Why?

Originally I began this blog as a way to cope with postpartum depression after having Ara. I had completely unrealistic ideas of what being a stay at home mom would be like and held myself to a very unrealistic standard. Reality slapped me in the face and I needed to focus on what I HAD ACCOMPLISHED.

This blog therefore serves as a way to document/share what I have been up to, what I've been struggling with, perhaps a few deep thoughts, some tidbits of encouragement and a lot of pictures of things I have been making, decorating or up to :)

While this is primarily for me to "get it out" and share with family/friends I am also liking sharing things such as ideas for my daughter's first birthday and how I've decorated our TownHome with EVERYONE. I really am starting to get a kick out of someone re-pinning something I pinned from my own blog and I have no qualms with nearly everyone knowing what is going on in my home/life. I am a very open person almost (maybe definitely) to a fault. It just feels good to share (big sigh of contentment/release).

I do hope others get some helpful tips, creative ideas, inspired, encouraged, a chuckle or maybe just someone to commiserate with :)